Drugs cause mental problems
Drugs are a major cause of mental problems says the ABS-
Ages of those with a drug related mental disorder.
- 21% of 18-24 year olds
- 11% of 25-34 year olds
- 8% of 35-44 year olds
- 5% of 45-54 year olds
- 3% of 55-64 year olds
Males with drug related mental disorders.
- 22% of 18-24 year olds
- 16% of 25-34 year olds
- 12% of 35-44 year olds
- 7% of 45-54 year olds
- 5% of 55-65 year olds
Females with drug related mental problems
- 11% of 18-24 year olds
- 7% of 25-34 year olds
- 5% of 35-44 year olds
- 3% of 45-54 year olds
- 1% of 55-64 year olds
Marital status of those with drug related mental disorders
- 6% of married
- 10% of separated or divorced
- 8% of never married
- 3% of widowed
Source: ABS Mental Health & Wellbeing - Adults 4326.0 1997
NORMALIZED DRUGS LEADS TO MORE MENTAL PROBLEMS
THE DRUG ADVISORY COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA SUPPORTS-
More detoxification & rehabilitation that gets illicit drug users drug free.
Court ordered and supervised detoxification & rehabilitation.
Less illicit drug users, drug pushers and drug related crimes.
HEROIN FACT SHEET 13
